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Time to Think: Listening to Ignite the Human Mind
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Most people think they listen well, but they rarely do - not at this level. Listening this way is a radical act.
Over the past 15 years, Nancy Kline has identified 10 behaviours that form a system called a Thinking Environment, a model of human interaction that dramatically improves the way people think, and thus the way they work and live. Listening - the quality of people ...more
Over the past 15 years, Nancy Kline has identified 10 behaviours that form a system called a Thinking Environment, a model of human interaction that dramatically improves the way people think, and thus the way they work and live. Listening - the quality of people ...more
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Paperback, 256 pages
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2008
by Cassell
(first published January 1st 1999)
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There is a lot of practical wisdom in this book which describes how we can help each other to think better. It describes a technique which might nowadays be called a form of coaching. It focuses very much on listening - and what I liked was that we talk a lot about the importance of listening, this book really describes how to do it, and how by doing this we can help each other to identify our limiting assumptions and do release our inhibited thinking.
A few niggles: the author occasionally confl ...more
A few niggles: the author occasionally confl ...more
Summary: This book is shockingly brilliant and potentially life-changing.
I know, right? It looked like nothing special, but the reviews were so glowing, I decided to give it a chance. After all, the ebook costs pracically nothing on Amazon. I'm seriously glad I did and you should too. Seriously.
The book is about a number of things, but the central thing is a model. It is a model for creating Thinking Environments, which will facilitate true thinking in all individuals. There are general guideli ...more
I know, right? It looked like nothing special, but the reviews were so glowing, I decided to give it a chance. After all, the ebook costs pracically nothing on Amazon. I'm seriously glad I did and you should too. Seriously.
The book is about a number of things, but the central thing is a model. It is a model for creating Thinking Environments, which will facilitate true thinking in all individuals. There are general guideli ...more
This book was originally sent to me by friends in England. It's the BEST book on listening on the market (and I've read a bunch of these!). I've used it in coaching, given numerous presentations on its principles, and recommend it highly to anyone who wants to transformation their ability to listen well to others.
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This is the kind of book everyone should read not like me at 41 but at 25
For business minded people: You could become CEO much faster
For non-business minded people: Your life becomes more positive and bright just by using those simple techniques.
For business minded people: You could become CEO much faster
For non-business minded people: Your life becomes more positive and bright just by using those simple techniques.
Mar 20, 2010
Sunil K.
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Nancy's mum day before she died
The quality of a person's attention determines the quality of other peoples' thinking.
Blocks to listening were almost always assumptions being made by the thinker unawares, assumptions that seemed like truth.
Create a particular environment and people will think for themselves.
A thinking environemnt = a set of conditions under which people can think for themselves and think well together.
10 components:
1. Attention= listening with respect, interest and fascination.
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The quality of a person's attention determines the quality of other peoples' thinking.
Blocks to listening were almost always assumptions being made by the thinker unawares, assumptions that seemed like truth.
Create a particular environment and people will think for themselves.
A thinking environemnt = a set of conditions under which people can think for themselves and think well together.
10 components:
1. Attention= listening with respect, interest and fascination.
On ...more
A practical and inspiring guide that introduces you to a system and a way of living that will help remove limiting beliefs. I personally found it revolutionary and through implementing and practicing it at work and with people around me am building a stronger, more collaborative environment both for my organisation and in my home.
I loved this book. The concept is very clear, very easy to follow and the latter part of this book includes very useful examples of how to create listening environment, something I found super helpful in my own coaching practice as well as when listening to others.
Nancy's proposal around a Thinking Environment is deceptively simple but yet extremely powerful. I really enjoyed reading this book, it is engaging, instructive and with the right number of anecdotes to make it fun but not overly schmaltzy. I am definitely going to try out the formats she suggested in my coaching sessions but also with friends when I am trying to solve a thorny issue. I came away energised and excited about the whole idea.
I would have liked a summary of the key frameworks at the ...more
I would have liked a summary of the key frameworks at the ...more
Fantastic book.
It tell you the importance of listening. To listen means to respect. To listen means to understand.
When you listen to someone you give them time and space to think and they will love you for that. They produce better ideas, they feel valued, they feel appreciated.
This book is for companies as well as individuals. It is a must read.
It tell you the importance of listening. To listen means to respect. To listen means to understand.
When you listen to someone you give them time and space to think and they will love you for that. They produce better ideas, they feel valued, they feel appreciated.
This book is for companies as well as individuals. It is a must read.
I found the book to be highly inspirational, and read many things I am currently trying with my wife, children and colleagues.
I liked the books pace and message, maybe it could benefit from sharing a bit more of the research behind Thinking Environments.
I liked the books pace and message, maybe it could benefit from sharing a bit more of the research behind Thinking Environments.
Nancy is right. We need to STFU.
Whether you think you are a good listener or not, there is a lot to learn from this book- particularly the first half.
Removing limiting assumptions from the way we think and instead using incisive questions underlies much of this books ideology.
Removing limiting assumptions from the way we think and instead using incisive questions underlies much of this books ideology.
I was introduced to Nancy Kline's Time to Think by a friend who had received training from Kline directly.
At the same time as reading Time to Think I started applying some of the techniques in meeting rooms and in all my interactions and immediately started seeing results. I believe there is such a great benefit to applying a useful strategy to our daily interactions.
From a psychological point of view I think that Nancy's work makes use of a Rogerian person centred approach and the positive effe ...more
At the same time as reading Time to Think I started applying some of the techniques in meeting rooms and in all my interactions and immediately started seeing results. I believe there is such a great benefit to applying a useful strategy to our daily interactions.
From a psychological point of view I think that Nancy's work makes use of a Rogerian person centred approach and the positive effe ...more
Why read this book? Because ´thinking for yourself is the only reliable road to real safety: Thinking for yourself leads to more happiness, not less´ as per Kline´s statement.
Nancy Kline shares some best practices in her book on crucial soft skills that are required in an environment that nourishes positive work culture. The 10 components of a thinking environment can be applied in coaching practices to enhance the reflection process for coach/coachee. Fluently written, a pleasure to read and a ...more
Nancy Kline shares some best practices in her book on crucial soft skills that are required in an environment that nourishes positive work culture. The 10 components of a thinking environment can be applied in coaching practices to enhance the reflection process for coach/coachee. Fluently written, a pleasure to read and a ...more
Great book. I’ve only tried some of it, but have seen good results from it. The only part I wasn’t keen on was the start that felt like a kind of infomercial for the technique. However, that only lasts for a little bit and the rest is really thought provoking and full of examples to bring it to life.
Top 5 books that changed my life. Possibly one of the best practical books on cognitive and behavioral thinking and listening techniques. I have even been trained on the principles/procedures in the boom and it works.
Kind of work related, but an easy read with really good, practical coaching advice. Normally with this type of book, I read half of it and feel like i've got the gist, but it was so useful I ended up sticking with it to the end (even the Princess Diana bit..)
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Life changing. Do one thing Nancy Kline recommends, and you will find your life changing. Follow up on several of her suggestions, and you will live a life transformed. Give yourself, and those closest to you, time to think
Like it, but becomes boring once you get it. Could give a practical 20 page guide that summarises the technique, that would be more useful.
Time to Think by Nancy Kline has one simple thesis: that the quality of our attention determines how well someone else thinks, and that only by engaging our staff/friends/significant others with our undivided attention and care will we bring out the fullest relationships and get the most from that person. The book breaks this approach down in a very structured way, giving you a six-step framework for creating a “Thinking Environment” and then showing you how this approach can benefit meetings at
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I have had this book on my shelf for 3 years and now was the right time to read it.
The simplicity and human-centered 'ness of Nancy's work is beautiful. Focusing on giving attention, putting people at ease & designing incisive questions are just 3 of the 10 steps that make up Nancy's thinking environment.
This book is for everyone. Individuals, team leaders, CEOs. There is so much depth, so much humanity, and so much care that has gone into writing this book.
This is way more than a self-help book ...more
The simplicity and human-centered 'ness of Nancy's work is beautiful. Focusing on giving attention, putting people at ease & designing incisive questions are just 3 of the 10 steps that make up Nancy's thinking environment.
This book is for everyone. Individuals, team leaders, CEOs. There is so much depth, so much humanity, and so much care that has gone into writing this book.
This is way more than a self-help book ...more
States that in order to think we need to express our emotions and then be given time and space to think for ourselves. we can help others by devoting attention without interruption asking what assumptions they have which are stopping action, and what would they do if that assumption was gone. If you knew you would succeed what would you do? Great reminder to listen and praise more in every aspect of life
Anyone in a leadership role and want to excel, will have to read this book. It's a must read because of the well of wisdom within. Nancy Kline not only made it very easy and comprehensive for us to understand, she also uses examples to reinforce the concepts. I've tabbed so many sections of the book that I can almost make a dummy's guide to this book!
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This book is largely brilliant but for one odd chapter towards the end where the author conflates a highly unusual personal life event with the use of the techniques she outlines - to say the least, I was sceptical about this section! However in terms of finding a different and more effective way to communicate it is truly mind-blowing and I’d recommend it to anyone.
It feels simple and managemen-self-helpish, but the simplicity in this one is what makes it great. You can remember the method and use it. Receiving attention is what people desire most to feel that they belong, so not only would using it make people think better, but it would also make them feel better.
The idea is big, so small cringey moments can be forgiven.
The idea is big, so small cringey moments can be forgiven.
Apr 10, 2018
Ben
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it was amazing
Recommends it for:
Anyone Leaders Coaches
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nonfiction-coaching
Summary: People can find their own solutions to problems if they have a good environment for thinking.
Highlight: When someone has finished talking, prompt them to say more, and they probably will.
Highlight: When someone has finished talking, prompt them to say more, and they probably will.
There are some really important principles about listening which we all need to remind ourselves of. Whether the actual steps described are particularly revolutionary may be a moot point, there is plenty to think about for any leader
Great read
Well-thought, inspiring and full of good examples on how to create a thinking environment. Highly recommended if you want to learn how to really listen and pay attention to those around you.
Well-thought, inspiring and full of good examples on how to create a thinking environment. Highly recommended if you want to learn how to really listen and pay attention to those around you.
Not so much about thinking per se, more for me around communication strategies. Starts reasonably well but lost my interest totally by the end. I have the follow up to read but now not so sure of my enthusiasm for it.
If there is one thing we need to (re)learn, that is listening. Real listening. Good quality thinking comes after. And that's what this book speaks about. And it is a good place to start, considering the frame it lays out.
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